Senior Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for complex accounting activities related to maintaining general ledger accounts and developing financial statements and reports.

This role works under general direction and includes specialized assignments where analysis requires in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. The position exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria, and may determine methods and procedures on new assignments. The Senior Accountant may also provide guidance to lower-level personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual period close processes, as assigned.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls, reporting for financial systems and interfaces.
• Prepare and/or review account reconciliations, cost reports, billings, bank reconciliations, and other financial reports, as assigned.
• Provide information to auditors and management as needed; prepare audit schedules as necessary.
• Recommend procedures and implement corrective action where indicated in areas out of compliance with hospital policy, internal controls, or accounting policies, as assigned.
• Review and/or prepare federal, state, and other regulatory reports to ensure compliance with established guidelines, as assigned.
• Review and/or prepare financial transaction and/or general ledger journal entries and supporting documentation for approved journals to ensure accuracy, and take necessary action to correct errors.
• Review, maintain, reconcile, and update general ledger accounts, as assigned.
• Take ownership and accountability for accurate and timely financial reporting to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-finance users in a clear manner, including appropriate use and limits of information provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats, including summarizing data and presenting results.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage, organize, prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as both a team player and leader.
• Knowledge of computer systems and accounting-related software.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to the functional area.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for GAAP, tax issues, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Workday), along with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Platforms—specifically Power Automate and Power BI.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements and working conditions are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.

Salary within our ranges may also be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.

• Minimum to Midpoint Range (Hourly): $48.02 to $62.43

Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination

The employer values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all employment policies and practices. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.